40 Buchanan Place, Bronx, NY 10453

40 Buchanan Place, located in University Heights and owned by Maurice Kohan, is a 3-unit, 3-story residential building constructed in 2006. The property has recently faced significant challenges with rodent infestations, most notably receiving an open Class C Housing Maintenance Code violation in July 2024 regarding rats at the building perimeter. The building's rodent control history shows a pattern of ongoing issues, with multiple inspections in 2024 showing varying results including "Rat Activity," failed inspections, and the application of bait.

While the most recent rodent inspections in July and January 2025 resulted in passing grades, the frequency and duration of pest-related violations suggest this remains an area requiring attention. The building has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with all recent filings (most recently in January 2025) indicating no infested units, no eradicated units, and no re-infested units. This pattern of successful reporting has been consistent since 2022, suggesting effective management of this particular pest issue.

The property also had two bedbug-related violations in 2021 and 2022 related to filing requirements, though these appear to have been resolved. The building's overall maintenance record shows periodic challenges with both rodents and bedbugs, though recent bedbug management suggests this issue has been successfully addressed. The persistent rodent control issues, as evidenced by the recent violations and inspection results, constitute the most significant current maintenance concern for the building.